Safety Recall NHTSA · 77V115000 Reported July 28, 1977

Communications:horn assembly:button:ring

General Motors, Llc · Electrical System · 15,484 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
77V115000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
15,484
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 28, 1977

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles have steering wheel center hubs which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 107, "reflecting surfaces". The horn button cap and the lock lever have a brushed chrome finish. The surface reflectivity of this finish on some of these horn button caps and lock levers is approximately twice the maximum reflectivity allowed by the standard.

Corrective Action

Dealer will replace the cap and lever with parts painted to match the interior trim color at no cost to owner.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 77V115000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 77V115000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 77V115000?

NHTSA recall 77V115000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on July 28, 1977. It addresses: Communications:horn assembly:button:ring. The recall affects approximately 15,484 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 77V115000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.